Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Meritaldive collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information in connection with our website and terminal access services. This is a general template and should be reviewed and adapted to reflect actual data practices and applicable law before use.
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1. Introduction
Meritaldive ("we," "us," or "our") provides access to a data and analysis terminal intended for independent investors and gig-economy participants. We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and users of our services ("you"). This policy describes the categories of information we may collect, how that information is used, and the choices available to you.
By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please do not use our website or services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information, depending on how you interact with our website and services:
- Account and contact information: such as name, email address, and login credentials provided when you register or request access.
- Technical data: including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, and general usage logs collected automatically when you visit our website.
- Usage data: information about how you interact with the terminal, including feature usage, session duration, and preference settings.
- Communications: records of correspondence if you contact us for support or inquiries.
- Cookies and similar technologies: as described in Section 6 below.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information for purposes including:
- Providing, operating, and maintaining the terminal and related features.
- Verifying account access and securing user sessions.
- Responding to inquiries, support requests, and feedback.
- Monitoring, analyzing, and improving the performance and reliability of our services.
- Communicating updates, service notices, or changes to our terms and policies.
- Complying with applicable legal obligations and preventing misuse of our services.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable data protection law requires a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent, the necessity of processing to perform a contract with you, our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services, and compliance with legal obligations. The specific basis relied upon depends on the context in which the data was collected.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, customer support, or infrastructure, under confidentiality obligations.
- Legal compliance: where disclosure is required to comply with a legal obligation, regulatory request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate confidentiality arrangements.
We do not disclose personal information for the independent marketing purposes of third parties without your consent.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize returning visitors, remember preferences, and understand usage patterns. Cookies may be categorized as strictly necessary, functional, or analytics-related.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website or terminal.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or from our website.
9. International Data Transfers
Depending on where our service providers or infrastructure are located, information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where such transfers occur, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection requirements.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 13. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
MeritaldiveAugustaanlage 68, 68165 Mannheim
This document is a general template provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. It should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel and adapted to reflect your actual data practices, jurisdiction, and applicable regulatory requirements before publication.